Greg & Dan Show Interviews

Greg and Dan talk with Hayley Feichter, Director of Communications for the Chicago Auto Show, about the upcoming show running February 7th–16th at McCormick Place in Chicago. Hayley shares some of the biggest changes this year — including new interactive experiences where attendees can test-drive vehicles right on the showroom floor.

They also discuss the “Know Before You Go” information, where to find it, and Hayley’s journey from her time at Bradley University to her career with the Chicago Auto Show.

Tickets are available at www.chicagoautoshow.com

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Greg and Dan talk with Victoria Huston-Elem about the upcoming production of Les Misérables, running February 10th–15th at the Prairie Home Alliance Theater. She shares her passion for theater, where she grew up, and how her family’s support helped build her confidence.

Victoria also talks about being part of the show for the past two years, describing it as an enormous, cinematic production that brings the story to life in a powerful way.

Tickets are available at www.ticketmaster.com and www.peoriaciviccenter.com

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Greg and Dan talk with Peggy Jacques of the Graceland Center for Purposeful Aging and Tessa Mahoney, Executive Director at Age Central, about the missions of their organizations, federal funding, their partnership, and how their relationship is continuing to expand in support of older adults in the community.

They also highlight an event at the Peoria City/County Health Department on Monday, January 26th from 1–4 PM. The event is free and includes fresh drinks, bingo, and educational presentations for the community. More information can be found on Facebook!

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Greg and Dan talk with Dr. Taraleigh Davis, Public Law Professor at Bradley University, about sanctuary cities — including their legal obligations, how the general laws function, and how these policies limit cooperation between different levels of government. They also discuss constitutional rights, current law, due process, and what is legally accurate versus commonly misunderstood.

Dr. Davis also explains how federal funding is tied to compliance and coordination, and how the process has become increasingly complex and difficult for governments to navigate.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Greg and Dan talk with Matt Dobey about the upcoming Manipalooza on January 31st at the Forman Center, with doors opening at 5:30 PM. Admission is free, and attendees can enjoy a night of live music, food, drinks, fun, and a live auction.

Matt also talks about the Pekin Notables, his experience with the group, and how the event supports schools advocating for stronger arts programs. He shares how the idea started and notes that this is now the 4th annual Manipalooza.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Greg and Dan talk with Joseph Williams about the upcoming “An Evening with Toto” on March 12th at 7:30 PM at the Prairie Home Alliance Theater. He shares what it feels like to be on stage, how he embraced his musical passion, and how performing has been a lifelong dream. Joseph talks about what fans of the legendary group Toto can expect from the show and why he loves performing in intimate theaters — noting the closer connection with the audience and the richer sound experience.

Tickets are available at www.ticketmaster.com

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Greg and Dan talk with Brian Sorbe about the PTX Winter Conference, happening January 20th–23rd in Tremont, IL! Registration is available at:
www.precisionplanting.com/events/winterconference#register

They discuss how the future of farming is changing — and how much of that innovation starts right here in Central Illinois. Agriculture has long embraced technology, and Brian explains how PTX exists to innovate on behalf of farmers with a farmer-first mentality. With farmers playing such a strong role in Central Illinois, Brian highlights PTX strategies, processes, and common challenges facing farmers today.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Greg and Dan talk with Chris Setti of the Greater Peoria Economic Development Council and Danielle Scarzello from gBETA about the signature programs at Distillery Labs in Peoria. Danielle explains what gBETA is, how the cohorts work, and details the contest and application process.

The gBETA Distillery Labs 2026 contest deadline is March 8th, with the program running from April 3rd – May 22nd, and applications are available at www.distillerylabs.org

They also shares the broader economic impact for the region, and both highlight success stories happening within the entrepreneurial community.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Greg and Dan talk with Dave Johnson from Pearl Technology about deepfakes, how AI can be used to create harmful or misleading images, how scammers are using the technology, and what’s legal versus illegal in this space. They also discuss the rise of Grok, the AI platform on X, and how it fits into the evolving tech landscape.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Greg and Dan talk with Amy Suprunowski, Marketing Director and Event Planner at CWTC (Community Workshop and Training Center), about their upcoming annual Trivia Night Fundraiser on January 23rd at the Par-A-Dice Hotel and Casino! Doors open at 6:00 PM and trivia begins at 7:00 PM.

They also discuss CWTC’s mission and how the organization has been supporting the community for 61 years.

For more information and registrations, visit www.cwtc.org

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.